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PM Mostafa Madbouly tours Egyptalum’s new aluminium wire production line
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly recently visited Egypt Aluminium Company to inspect the newly commissioned high-quality aluminium wire production line. The facility, now fully operational, has been installed at a cost of close to USD 17.5 million and marks a significant upgrade in the company’s...

Walter launches thread milling grade WSM37G with PVD aluminium oxide coating
Walter has expanded its Tiger·tec Gold thread milling range with a new grade WSM37G, featuring PVD aluminium oxide coating. Rather than focusing on a single application, the new grade has been developed to operate across a wide spectrum of materials and machining conditions, delivering high...

Scatec's 1.95 GW Egyptian solar farm to deliver 6,000 GWh of clean energy annually
Scatec ASA, a Norwegian renewable energy developer, has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) for 1.95 GW of solar capacity and 3.9 GWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS), which will strengthen Egypt's utility-scale renewable power...

AB InBev to buy back 49.9% stake in US can plants to cut canned beer costs
Global brewing giant AB InBev is set to reclaim a 49.9 per cent stake in US aluminium can manufacturing plants under a pre-existing contractual right, tightening its grip on packaging operations as tariff and cost pressures continue to mount. The brewer owns a global brand portfolio led by...

Australia targets to achieve secured critical minerals supply chain with $1.2B stockpile
Australia has adopted a more assertive stance in the global contest for strategic resources, announcing plans to establish a national stockpile of critical minerals. According to a report on January 13, the federal government confirmed that it would commit AUD 1.2 billion (USD 805 million) to...

Ernst & Young appointed as the new auditor for Canyon Resources
Canyon Resources has appointed Ernst & Young as its new external auditor, in place of HLB Mann Judd. This appointment has been conducted after the board of the company decided to change the previous auditor after a formal review and approval from the regulators. To know more about the global...
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AL Circle x Bharath Rao: “EV two-wheelers will continue to gain share, particularly in urban and semi-urban markets”
Bharath Krishna Rao Potluri, the Co-Founder & CEO of Emobi is a visionary leader with a rich background in diverse industries, specifically renewable energy. Having initially played a pivotal role in the family business at United Telecoms Ltd., he led its expansion into renewable energy generation...

Nigeria urges shift to aluminium and fibre vessels for safety
A series of fatal water accidents has reportedly pushed the Federal Government of Nigeria to adopt strict actions on the safety standards on inland water transport. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has urged state governments to bring an end to the commercial use of...

China Aluminium cans chairman takes on key ISO standards role
China Aluminium Cans Holdings Ltd has announced that its chairman, Lin Wan Tsang, has been appointed to lead an important international standards body within the metal packaging sector. Lin has been named chair of the Light Gauge Metal Containers Technical Committee of the International...

Japanese bullet train operator recycles old cars into high-purity aluminium alloys
Central Japan Railway Co. (JR Central), operator of the Tokaido Shinkansen between Tokyo and Osaka, is recycling retired bullet train cars into high-purity aluminium alloys for reuse across transport infrastructure and consumer products. Instead of treating old rolling stock as scrap, the operator...

Aluminium’s strategic moment: Global economies act when India hesitates
In an attempt to rethink how global economies will function in a carbon-constrained future, industrial strategies are being reshaped around decarbonisation , clean energy, recyclability and the security of the critical raw materials. This recalibration is largely driven by the growing recognition...

Cameroon bauxite project takes shape as Canyon locks in equipment, rail and leadership
Canyon Resources is pushing ahead with preparations at its Minim Martap Bauxite Project in Cameroon, with the developer maintaining momentum across operations, transport and financing as it works towards a February 2026 commissioning milestone. The Australia-based miner said major equipment and...

RPM expands building envelope portfolio with Kalzip acquisition
As demand grows for high-performance building envelopes and lighter construction materials, RPM International is positioning itself for the next phase of expansion. The US-based group has reached an agreement to acquire Kalzip, the German specialist in aluminium roofing and façade systems, a move...

Genneia expands renewables, storage and transmission amidst Argentina’s grid constraints
The largest renewable power producer in Argentina, Genneia, is moving ahead with an ambitious expansion plan of installed renewable energy portfolio beyond 2 GW by the mid of 2026. The growth drive extends well beyond additional wind and solar farms, encompassing battery storage, self-funded...

Yamaha launched a 350W electric cycle
Yamaha has recently launched a new electric cycle with a 350W powerful motor that takes only 10 min for charging. The frame of the electric cycle is made of aluminium for a lightweight and strong structure. The use of Weight-efficientaluminium makes it easier for people to handle the cycles on the...

Juda youth recycles 5,000 pounds of cans, raises $1,800 for charity
The Juda Zion Community Church Youth Group has reportedly collected about 5,000 pounds of aluminium cans and raised more than USD 1,800 in 2025, turning routine recycling into a quantifiable social impact. To know about 2026 aluminium recycling market, prebook our report: Global Aluminium Industry...

Dudley’s Aluminium secures two major education contracts in Hampshire
Dudley’s Aluminium, a Welsh fabricator, has won two new high-value education projects in Hampshire involving North Whiteley Secondary School and King’s Academy Bay House School in Gosport, to be delivered in partnership with main contractor Kier. Under both arrangements, Dudley's Aluminium will...

PL Capital visualises strong growth in the solar equipment space
PL Capital has shared a positive outlook for a strong scope on medium-term growth prospects in the renewable energy equipment manufacturing segment for India’s solar sector. The organisation states that the solar capacity is intended to increase from 106 GW in FY25 to around 290 GW by FY30E. This...

